Help Adults
With our adult-focused curriculum, you’ll learn how to help adults in your community, so you’ll be ready to talk when they need you most.
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How Adult Mental Health First Aid Helps
More than half of Americans will be diagnosed with a mental health or substance use challenge in their life. Be ready to help a friend, family member or neighbor with our evidence-based, nationally recognized training.
Increase Mental Health Literacy
50% of adults don’t know when a mental health situation is serious enough to step in. Learn the signs and symptoms of a developing crisis.
Reduce Stigma
When you address stigma with your loved ones, they’ll seek help sooner and feel less shame.
Practice Talking About Hard Topics
After your training, you’ll feel more confident talking about mental health and substance use.
Step in With an Effective Plan
40% of adults don’t know how to help a loved one with their mental health. Learn our MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE) to be the one who does.
Change Lives for the Better
6.2M people don’t get treatment for their mental health, and many don’t know where to start. Be the one who knows how to guide them to professional help.
Improve Mental Wellbeing with Self-care
Learn strategies for yourself and others to thrive in everyday life.
What You Learn
In this full-day training, you’ll learn how to help people ages 18 and older. Topics include anxiety, depression, psychosis and substance use. You’ll be able to:
- Understand the impact of early intervention.
- Recognize signs and symptoms with skills-based scenarios.
- Explain and use the MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE).
- Address stigma and explain that recovery is possible.
- Ensure safety and privacy during conversations.
- Choose methods for self-care for yourself and others.
What to Expect
Your certified Instructor will create a respectful, supportive space either online or in person.
They will help you relate what you learn to real-life scenarios. Group discussions and activities give you a chance to practice your new skills to help others.
Tousha Paxton-Barnes
U.S. Army Veteran
“So many people are out there wishing for something better, hoping that help will show up. That’s what Mental Health First Aid is — it is help to get people connected to care and ultimately to get them to a better place.”
Learn How to Help Different Populations
Adult Mental Health First Aid is also available for 8 specific communities. Each class includes examples and statistics to match the group’s needs.
Higher Education
With this course developed for faculty, staff and students at colleges and universities, you’ll learn to help everyone succeed in and out of the classroom.
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Fire and EMS
Made for firefighters and EMS workers, this course shows how to handle the mental health challenges you see and experience on the job.
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Public Safety
Made for police officers and departments, this course shows how to handle the mental health challenges you see and experience on the job.
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Military, Veterans and Their Families
Learn how to support service members and their families. Understand risk factors and trauma, reduce stigma and offer help, even to someone who’s reluctant to ask for it.
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Corrections
Made for corrections officers, this course shows how to manage stress, PTSD and burnout so you can stay healthy and engaged.
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Older Adults
If you work with or care for older adults, learn how to support their mental wellbeing.
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Rural Communities
Learn how to support the unique mental health needs of people in rural areas.
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Spanish Speakers
Take this translated course to learn how to support mental health for people in Spanish-speaking communities.
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